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On October 17, Economic Daily published an article explicitly criticizing Dongchedi, questioning whether it has a conflict of interest by both conducting reviews and making money from advertising.

On October 17, Economic Daily published an article titled "The 'Brake Gate' Questions More Than Quality and Safety," criticizing Dongchedi for profiting from car company advertisements while conducting evaluations, combining the roles of referee and athlete, and claiming that the abuse of non-standard extreme tests will harm the ecosystem of China's automotive industry.